06 Family and Consumer Science

06 Family and Consumer Science

Standard 6: Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Family and Consumer Science.
Objective 1: Examine attributes and issues related to family life and the skills needed to enhance independent living.
Indicators:

1. Describe the importance of balancing a career, a family, and leisure activities.
2. Recognize how individual responsibilities at home contribute to the family’s well being.
3. Examine the impact of career choices on family lifestyles and family economics.
4. Identify careers related to and/or working with families.
5. Explore effective personal, verbal and nonverbal communication.
6. Recognize acceptable social behaviors and how to develop social skills.
7. Identify steps of problem-solving.
8. Explore related career Pathways.

Objective 2: Identify aspects related to the care and development of children.
Indicators:

1. Identify appropriate child care skills for young children.
2. Identify safety hazards for small children.
3. Develop or utilize age appropriate learning activities for young children.
4. Understand skills related to appropriate child care.
5. Explore related career Pathways.

Objective 3: Demonstrate basic skills related to nutrition, food preparation, and clothing & textiles.
Indicators:

1. Demonstrate basic kitchen management, food safety and sanitation.
2. Review the food guide pyramid and the dietary guidelines.
3. Identify nutritional values of food and nutritional information on food labels.
4. Practice food preparation skills.
5. Identify careers related to nutrition and food preparation.
6. Explore and use textile technology and equipment.
7. Demonstrate skills related to clothing care, construction, and selection.
8. Explore related career Pathways.